Top 10 Elite Job Interview Questions

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There is an old guideline for good writing: “Show, don't tell.” What this means is that the best authors don't tell the reader information directly. They don't explicitly spell out what a character's personality is. Instead, they reveal information through dialogue, and place the character in situations where that character's morals and mindset can show through. Showing a character to readers is generally better than just dumping their personality on the reader.In many ways, the same is true of interviewing. A skilled interviewer will get the interviewee talking about themselves in ways that reveal their abilities and disposition. This style of interviewing tells them more about the job applicant, and it's a much more honest picture, too. Asking an interviewee “What are your weaknesses?” will always earn you a canned speech, but getting them telling a story will often give insight into their work style and potential shortcomings.So, if better interviewing leads to better hires, it's no shock to learn that the world's elite companies ask some unusual, effective questions. Read on as we look at 10 of the top questions asked by companies that shape the world around us.